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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,781.77, 12,120.98 and 7,363.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,781.77, 12,120.98 and 7,363.19 is: 10,162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,781.77 : 12,120.98 = 7,363.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,781.77/12,120.98 = 7,363.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,781.77x = 12,120.98 × 7,363.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,781.77x = 89,249,072.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,249,072.21/8,781.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.99

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